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June 30, 2017

Independence Day - July 4th, Why We Celebrate

July 4th
is the most important day for all American citizens; it is Independence Day. A
holiday celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence and the anniversary of the day United States officially becoming its
own sovereign country. We celebrate the fourth enjoying the outdoors: Barbecue
with family and friends, out on the lake, go to parades, and closing the day
with a spectacular fireworks show.

While
celebrating our freedoms and enjoying outdoor activities savoring various
patriotic themed sweets and snacks, we must not forget that this day is also
about celebrating the values our
country was founded upon. The Declaration of Independence was written based on
the principle that every individual has inherent rights:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all
men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

In
other countries, they may celebrate their “freedom” with military parades and test-launch
missiles. We celebrate our independence day with passion and joy, thankful for
the Life we have, the liberty to make choices and the opportunities to find
happiness. Simple rights, denied to many people around the world.

We celebrate and humbly thank our founding
fathers and all those who believed our lives, our freedom and future are worth the
price they paid for it. We,
at Allan Block, wish you a Happy and Safe Fourth of July weekend.